Man suspected of trying to kill wife, daughter, in car crash

RIPON — A father accused by police of attempting to kill his daughter and the child’s mother by slamming his car into a utility pole is in custody this afternoon.

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RIPON — A father accused by police of attempting to kill his daughter and the child’s mother by slamming his car into a utility pole is in custody this afternoon.

David Allen Goulet, 24, was fighting with the 4-year-old’s mother Monday morning when he grabbed the child and headed for his car, according to the Ripon Police Department. Fearing for the girl’s safety, the mother got in the car before Goulet sped off, police said.

Police allege Goulet threatened to kill himself and his two passengers during the ride.

Goulet’s car was found on Hammett Road south of the Hammett over-crossing after it crashed into a pole. The child had difficulty breathing because she was in the front seat at the time of the crash.

Police say the mother claims to have buckled the child in just prior to impact. Both mother and daughter sustained minor injuries.

Goulet was found running on Parallel Avenue and surrendered. He is in San Joaquin County Jail on suspicion of attempted vehicular manslaughter, kidnapping, false imprisonment and child cruelty.

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